Re: [Harp-L] Overdraws

[rmcgraw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I've never played a Filisko, sadly...but I can recommend Joe Spiers harps
highly for ODs, and everything else. what I really like them is that they
OB and OD easily, but when you want to really lean into them and play hard
they don't stick...very good harps.
WVA Bob

> Michael Peloquin writes:
>
>  >Overdraw technique for me is likened to trying
>  >to suck a really thick milkshake through a straw.
>
> ODs are tougher that OBs.  If you're serious, I strongly recommend
> using a custom harp built by someone who knows how to set up for them,
> at least until you learn how to produce them reliably  In my
> experience, a Filisko Method harp is the gold standard, but I have not
> tried many harps by other makers.  I have no quibble with MP's
> description of the technique involved, other than to add that with a
> stock harp, it's more like trying to start a Harley by sucking on the
> exhaust pipe.
>
> George
>
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